Durham's creative economy in the spotlight

A message from Durham Tourism

Oshawa This Week

Durham Region's creative economy was put in the spotlight Friday, Nov. 9 at the second annual Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards.

Held at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, the awards celebrate people and businesses that are contributing to the growth of the creative economy in Durham Region. The award sculptures, which were designed by local artist Edward Falkenberg, were presented to winners by Roger Anderson, Regional Chairman and chief executive officer, and Kathy Weiss, director of economic development and tourism.

Empty Cup Media, Valleys 2000, Durham public libraries, Pickering Village JAM! Festival of Jazz, Art and Music and Stephanie Herrera of Durham Improv all took home an award. To learn more about the award winners and the projects that earned them this recognition, as well as to view a list of all nominees, visit www.artoftransition.ca<http://www.artoftransition.ca>.

By celebrating the integration of the arts into our community and our business life, we're fuelling the cultural, artistic, culinary and heritage resources that are the foundation of the remarkable quality of community life we enjoy in Durham Region.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the summit and awards. It was a great way to generate community spirit in Durham Region, and connect the people who make our region unique.